Thursday, November 29, 2012

Hey everyone! It's that time of the year again. Today is the 200th post on my blog. To celebrate, I'm giving away this uber popular Longchamp bag!!! I have two (red and purple). I don't think I need to sell this bag, it speaks for itself. So, if you don't have this bag yet, this is your chance!

Please follow the instructions on Rafflecopter widget to be entered.

Mandatory: Leave me your name and email address. If you remember, let me know how long have you been following my blog. I appreciate all my loyal readers. :) (+1)

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Happy Wednesday! It would be an understatement to say I love jewelry. I've always love jewelry. You've probably notice that there is never a time where I don't leave the house without any piece of jewelry on. I own more jewelry and accessories than my three sisters combined. Haha. I buy my accessories all over the place - anywhere from miles afar...to the local boutique. I've collected jewelry for a while now. From bangles and brooches to beads and bracelets - I adore them all. It doesn't have to be real - if it looks good, then it's mine. I adore jewelry for its various functionalities: a finely crafted necklace will last a lifetime whereas a Cartier Love bracelet exudes class and elegance.

T+j Designs is one of my favorite online stores to buy jewelry. First of all, I'm a fan of Tiffany and Jen. They are so supportive and amazing people (not to mention, generous and talented too). Since Christmas is coming up, they have a giveaway for a chance to win $1000 worth of jewelry from their line! How AMAZING is that? I don't know about you but I'm pretty stoked! It's really easy to participate.

I'm not a huge fan of cold weather. I would rather wear a sundress, strolling along sandy beaches while sipping a mojito. The only thing I like about winter is that I get to wear my boots. I usually buy a new pair every fall and was super excited to find this pair. It's so comfortable and fits like a glove...even on my wide calves. ;)

I can't live without my trench coats. I have five in my closet. This one I'm wearing is pretty old but rather classic so I'll keep it for a while. Trench coats will always be on my must have list. Did you get a chance to check out my list? Every time I wear my trench coat, I feel so polished and confident. Btw, Happy Black Friday! Don't go too crazy if you're venturing out today. ;)

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I love the silver design on the sides. It gives these glasses a little pizazz. Don't you think?

Hello everyone! I recently got approached by a rep from Firmoo for a product review. It was a smooth process. All I had to do was choose my glasses or sunglasses (prescriptive or non-prescriptive), filled in the details and the glasses were shipped to me within two days of ordering. I opted for this pair because this shape usually flatters my face shape. I also happen to have my new prescription and it was the perfect time to get a new pair of glasses. I've worn glasses since grade five so I'm pretty blind without my contacts or glasses. The only time I wear my them is when I read in bed.

I just received my glasses last week. It arrived in a durable case, soft pouch and a mini key ring screwdriver with spare screws. I'm very happy with my specs because I was a bit skeptical when I ordered them. I didn't expect the frames to be of good quality but they sure exceeded my expectations. The frames fit perfectly without any adjustments. The lenses were clear. I also love the simple design on the sides of the frames. The most important thing was that I felt comfortable on my temples, my nose and around my ears.

Firmoo has a wide collection of classic and funky glassesfor you to choose from and they ship all over the world. They also have a "Virtual Try On"system that allows you to upload your photo and virtually try them on your face. I think that's an awesome and helpful tool!

Overall, I'd recommend this company to anyone looking for stylish glasses and have a small budget. I'm extremely satisfied with their customer service. They were very prompt with their email inquiries.

About Firmoo(from their website)

Firmoo.com is the world's most popular online eyeglasses store. So far, we have 541,392 fans on Facebook

Our Aim - Vision & Fashion the Frugal Way

Vision - An ideal pair of prescription
eyewear as a half medical tool to correct vision should be made up of a
quality frame and lenses with accurate prescription. We promise all our
frames are of high quality. Besides, all eyewear provided by us goes
through strict inspection by our experienced opticians before shipping
to ensure the accuracy of lens prescription. That's why we keep the
lowest return and exchange rate among all online optical stores
worldwide.

Fashion - We offer over 300 styles of
classic and fashion frames for you to choose from. All of these frames
which are quite popular in the world are elaborately picked by our staff
from thousands of frames in the market.

Frugal way - Our prescription eyewear is inexpensive even though with high quality, therefore, everyone can afford it.

I think I look pretty fashionable. :)

And the good news is, Firmoo is giving a FREE pair of glasses for first
time customers! You just need to pay the shipping. How cool is that?
Click on this link and pick out your free glasses today!

Connect with Firmoo on Facebook and Twitter. If you need more info, check out the FAQ on Firmoo's site.

Thank you Firmoo for this opportunity.

What do you think of Firmoo? How do I look in glasses?

Disclaimer: These glasses were sent to me for free for my honest review.

I was extremely happy when Topshop opened up last month. As of today, it's the SECOND largest store in the WORLD right here in Vancouver, next to their flagship store in London. How amazing is that?

Of course, I had to check it out and the store exceeded my expectations. My sister and I were lost within the first two minutes of being inside. I was overwhelmed by the array of merchandise. I mean, it's over 30,000 square feet of trendy pieces, everyday staples to statement accessories and even lingerie. There is no way we can walk out empty-handed! I bought a few items including this beautiful tweed jacket.

Who loves Topshop?

By the way, it's a special day today. It's my mom and my oldest son's birthday. I'm not done yet. It's also, my aunt (my mom's sister) and two of my cousins birthday today. How crazy is that? A very Happy Birthday to all of them and to everyone who shares the same birthday!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Vancouver is known as a rainy city. I mean it rain so much here that we're known as the "wet" coast. Obviously, it's wise to invest in a sturdy umbrella. I found the perfect one but the ironic thing is I don't really care about the rain. Haha. Have a great day, everyone!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Good morning friends! I snatched this jacket earlier this year when Forever 21 had their annual winter sale. Guess how much it is? It's CRAZILY CHEAP ($18.99)! I had to check my archive to get the exact amount. Even though it's inexpensive, I feel so "rich" in it. I've always been intimidated by fur jacket because I usually look like a snowball in one but this one feels so good!

You know, I love reading motivational books. I have to share this story because it ties to the theme of my post today and you will feel so uplifted after reading it. :)

A wealthy father decided to show his seven-year-old son how the "poor people" lived. They drove from their big home in the city to a little farm in the country where this friend and his "poor" family lived.

They spent the night with the family in their little wood-framed house. They had no television, no fancy furniture, and no carpet. Since there was no entertainment in the house, this family sat out on the front porch, where they sang, told stories, and laughed together.

After being there two nights, the wealthy father and son headed back home. The father was very curious to see if his son had learned his intended lesson. So he asked him how he liked it.

The little boy said, "Oh, Dad, I really loved it."

"Well, son, do you see how poor people can be?"

"Yes, Dad. I do."

"Tell me, what exactly did you learn?"

"Well, Dad, I learned that we have one dog at home, and they have four. We have a swimming pool in the middle of our backyard, but they have a stream with no end. We have fancy lanterns on our house, but they have the stars. We watch TV by ourselves at night, but they sit around as a family and have fun."

His dad shook his head, knowing that his plan had backfired.

But then his son added: "Dad, thank you so much for showing me how poor we really are."

You can have great wealth and be miserable
and lonely. Or you can have very little and still be happy and
fulfilled. It's all in your approach to life.

An excerpt from Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week by Joel Osteen

Friday, November 9, 2012

Who doesn't love pasta? It's quick, easy to make and immensely gratifying! If I have a 24 inch waist, I will eat it every day. I'm not kidding. My love affair with pasta started when I was still living at home and eating my mom's cooking. I don't remember who she learned it from but it's so darn GOOD! My mom's spaghetti, in my unbiased opinion, is the best. Aww...the comfort of mom's cooking! I'm sure my sisters would agree. Funny enough, I haven't ask her for the recipe because I know it will never be the same. Instead, I have my version of spaghetti bolognese, but I always go back to this recipe. It serves two purposes: dinner and lunch next day.

Heat half the butter in a heavy bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Add vegetables and sauté until soft but not brown.
Add meat and about 1/2 tsp (2ml) salt. Crumble the meat as you cook it. When the meat loses its raw color but is not browned add milk and simmer until it evaporates.
Add tomatoes and juice and barely simmer until the liquid has evaporated, 2-3 hours.
Taste and add more salt if needed. Add in dried spices (basil, thyme, oregano).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to the pasta. Drain, leaving some water dripping from the noodles. Toss with the sauce and remaining butter.
Serve immediately with parmesan cheese.

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Vancouver, BC, Canada. I love fashion. I believe every woman should embrace their bodies. The most important thing is to find the right fit for your body type. Just because a woman has a baby doesn't mean that one cannot be fashionable.